Pupils determine the derivative of a function.  In this determining the derivative of a function instructional activity, students use the chain rule to find the derivative of the function.  Pupils use the chain rule to take the...

Learners take derivatives of exponential functions.  In this taking derivatives of exponential functions lesson, students prove the derivative of an exponential function is the exponential function.  Learners find derivatives...

Students explore functions. In this derivatives lesson plan students complete an attached worksheet. A formula sheet for derivatives is included. This lesson plan is designed as a review for the derivatives test.

  Students test for relative extrema.  For this Calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate the relative extrema of a function and sketch the curve from the given information without the use of a calculator.  

In this derivatives worksheet, students review the definition of derivatives and then some examples. Students then find a derivative on their own for the word oppose and complete activities for its derivative. Students then find...

In this math worksheet, students explore the concept of higher order derivatives. They also use the example to find the fourth order Taylor expansion.

Students engage in a study of various concepts in relation to preparing for a calculus exam. They sketch and discuss and sketch a variety of functions. The lesson includes an outline of review that should be used by the teacher before...

Pupils investigate the concepts relating to the solving of parametric equations. They take the derivatives of parametric equations during guided and independent practice using the problems provided in the lesson plan. Students also apply...

Students investigate the derivatives of logarithms. They use the example problems in the lesson to help them take derivatives of logarithms to any base. The lesson includes detailed examples for the teacher to use during direct instruction.

Pupils discuss ways solve related rate problems. They work a problem involving an off-shore tanker which is leaking oil. Students listen as the teacher introduces a strategy for solving related rates problems. Pupils practice by solving...